puffin

Puffin colony

Puffins on Stroma Island.

Shot on the Isle of Lunga, Scotland, a few days ago. Great moment spent with these friendly birds I'd do it again any time :-) !!

I just returned from a trip to Machias Seal Island, near Maine in the US. Many Puffins and other sea birds and seals were very close.

Taken by my 8 year old today on Skomer Island, Pembs.

Didn't see the fish in its mouth just knew it was a puffin flying above me. The fish were a bonus

Another from the Isle of may

These guys are very fast but I managed to catch a few in flight.

This individual seemed to be pretty good at fishing for Sandeels as well as avoiding the Gulls that are always on the lookout for Puffins to harass.

It was calling but getting no replies.

On its way home.

There were quite a lot of Puffins on the water but they did not seem to be fishing, just floating around. On shore they were still organising their burrows so no chicks that required feeding.

The Puffins on Staffa were busy preparing their burrows,

More from the Isle of May

Isle of May journey for puffins. 46,000 pairs on the island.

I spent the weekend at Anstruther and visited the Isle of May on Saturday morning. A very stormy sea journey but worth it. I will be posting puffins for weeks:)

For Delia, thanks for your comments and the great work you do here on Birdforum lass

Puffin Rarely spotted outside Australian waters. Due to lack of Sand Eels it catches larger species like Salmon.

As the puffins were so popular I thought Id share this sunset from The Isle Of May, taken from the lighthouse I was staying in with my son for 5 days.... fantastic!

Puffins ready to leave The Isle of May, Scotland.

Just about the end of that magical trip now, so here's another Puffin picture from Lunga. Looks like these two aren't talking to each other LOL. Neighbours, or a pair that have fallen out? I don't really know. just thought they looked cute lying there. It's a quick post and run, as I've to...